Summary:

Enola Holmes has begun to make a bit of a reputation for herself. Her name may not be as well known as her brothers, but she's solved more than her fair share of mysteries. She's also made friends along the way—friends who may just be in danger.

Lady Cecily Alastair is a client-turned-friend. She was in danger previously, thanks to her dastardly father, and it seems like she has fallen under his care once again. It is up to Enola to step in and save the day, as the law is, unfortunately, on the father's side.

Review:

This is the second Enola Holmes novel I've read (yes, I haven't been reading in order, bad me!), and I am utterly charmed. Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade is another fun addition to the series. Best of all, even though it clearly involves characters previously introduced, it is easy to jump on in and enjoy.

I love how independent young Enola Holmes is. It must be SO hard to grow up in the shadows of her brothers, but she's doing more than making the best of it. She's making a name for herself – and doing it despite their best efforts to stop her.

As one might expect, Enola is sharp, quippy, and brilliant. She's a fun character to read, and her adventures are perfect for readers of all ages (love that). This latest mystery felt even more Victorian than the last, as it is a poignant reminder of how much time can change our views.

Highlights:
Enola Holmes Mystery
Historical Fiction
Mystery (All Ages)

As usual Enola Holmes did not disappoint in this new adventure. Her trademark antics, courage and a nose for sleuthing is just as entertaining as her other stories!


Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for giving me the opportunity to listen to this!

Enola is young, witty, and spunky with a zest for doing what is right. It's fun not only to see what her take of the world and roles would be at that time but also to see the Great Sherlock Holmes kind of meet his match a bit in his own little sister. This book was a little slow at the start but I do think that this is a great series for mystery fans, especially younger ones, that love other mysteries like Sherlock Holmes or Nancy Drew.

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* Pretty cute series, this is the second book i have read.

I am a major fan of Enola Holmes, and this one did not disappoint! Enola Holmes is still the spunky and genius protagonist as always! This novel still has charm and humor! I found the mystery to be very engaging. I like that Enola’s case includes the disappearance of her friend, Lady Cecily. The story itself is very well- written and makes Victorian England come alive. Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade is a short, fun, and light-hearted mystery! I recommend this for not only Sherlock Holmes fans but also fans of Nancy Drew, Myrtle Hardcastle Mysteries, and the Theodosia Mysteries! The narration was a wonderful listening experience! I enjoyed the music into the story that tells the listener, it was a historical novel. The narrator was excellent! She made each character come alive! It felt like I was listening to a play! Thus, this audiobook was truly a treat for listeners!

such a cute story. I really love Sherlock Holmes so I was excited for this one. it was different while still staying true to the original stories. I really enjoyed it and I highly recommend for the younger generation.

Enola is back again in this next installment in the series. What I love: watching Enola grow up more and more. In this one, she's fiercely independent as always and still set up as a private eye. The scathing social commentary on women's roles in Victorian times is as biting as ever as Enola fights for her friend Lady Cecily to overcome the domineering presence of her father. Enola is on the case to help her best friend escape a confined existence. Of course, no caper would be complete without crossing paths with Sherlock several times. Shenanigans and witty exchanges ensue.

What I loved: the wittiness of Enola, the backhanded support of Sherlock, Lady Cecily's friendship, the scathing social commentary.

Always highly recommend this series.

Another wonderful Enola Holmes Novel. Enola holmes is delightful, and she is a role model for woman young and old.

Enola Holmes, the younger sister of Sherlock Holmes, is living on her own in London and working as a professional perditorian, a finder of things and people. However her friend, Lady Cecily Alastair, does not have such an easy life. Enola has had to rescue Cecily from her controlling father in the past, and when Enola is turned away from their house, she knows that Cecily needs help again. Enola helps Cecily escape, but Cecily is quickly found by the person her mother hired to find her: Sherlock Holmes. Cecily makes another escape from both Enola and Sherlock, sending them on a chase around town to find her and save her from her father.

Enola is such a fun character. She’s like a young Sherlock Holmes, but she sometimes has difficulty keeping one step ahead of her older brother. She’s a quirky and smart character who’s quick on her feet.

This book had some mental health representation. Though it was set in the 1800s, and the medical knowledge was limited then, Cecily has dual personalities. The characteristic of her two personalities is that one is left-handed, independent and competent, and the other is right-handed, shy and quiet. I liked the way that Enola acknowledged these two personalities of Cecily, and tried to accommodate them when she noticed how her friend was feeling and behaving.

Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade is a fun Victorian middle grade mystery!

Thank you Macmillan Audio for providing an audio arc of this book!

Enola Holmes is always a delightful time whether it is a book or a movie, and this one was no exception. I have not read all the books, but I am starting to feel that some of the plots are repeating themselves, using the same characters and situations for basis of the mystery itself. But there are enough new characters and peeks into overlooked turn of the century London that make up for it. Enola Holmes books are wonderful fast reads that I will always recommend. Tamaryn Payne also gives a wonderful performance that is perfect for the voice of Enola.

I love Enola. I love her whit and her gumption. I think she can do no wrong. I'm so obsessed with these books. I love that they show a strong female lead to my daughter. love.

I wanted to read this because I really liked the first Enola movie. But the book struggled to keep my attention. It was slower moving than I expected.

This is a brand-new book in the Enola Holmes series. The first book in the series was published in 2006, but the series has been revived after the Netflix movie. I missed book number 7, but this is not a republishing of previous books. It does feature some familiar characters, especially Lady Cecily, who is once again in need of rescue from her father.

It was a quick, easy mystery, suitable for teens (or adults). There is plenty to please Sherlock Holmes fans, but it is not necessary to be familiar with the canon of Sherlock Holmes to enjoy the series. The book can also be read as a stand-alone if you haven't read the previous books in the series. That said, if you plan on reading the rest of the series, it is best to start at book one. There are inevitably some things that will be spoilers to earlier books if you read this book first.

The narrator was well-chosen. The narration felt like it was coming from the characters.

This is only the second Enola Holmes book I have read or listened to, but I do plan on reading them all eventually. Enola is the younger sister of well-known detective Sherlock Holmes. She is just as smart (maybe smarter) and intuitive, but being female, she has a lot of roadblocks and limitations in her way. She lives independently in an apartment for women and works as a scientific perditorian (a finder of persons and things). Enola's friend, Lady Cecily Alastair, is under the complete control of her father, who wants her to marry a man of his choosing, but Cecily is against it. She has been locked in her room, but is able to get a message to Enola, who arrives to her home to investigate. She escapes and disappears in London, leaving Enola to find her. Lady Cecily also has a huge secret, she has disassociative personalities. I love Enola's description of her being "left-handed" or independent and competent, and also "right-handed" or meek and mild. Enola must find Cecily, get her out of the grasp of her nasty father, and get her the help she needs for her mental-health.

This timeframe is full of change. Women were considered property and Enola as well as the Sisters of Suffragettes were trying to get things to change in Victorian England. Lady Cecily was one of those women who were being forced to marry for the good of the family fortunes, not for love. Both she and her mother are treated abysmally by their father and husband. The notion of mental-health is also brought forward in this book. Considering the time, the idea of seeing a doctor to help sounds a bit before its time, but I loved that inclusion. The story itself was enjoyable. Sherlock is hovering in the background, keeping an eye on Enola and coming to support her when she needed it. I enjoyed seeing the family dynamics. Enola narrates this story and we see it from her eyes. She is a great character, friendly, smart, intuitive, tenacious yet is able to blend in with others. I liked seeing her home and servants come into play. The mystery was interesting, the story fast paced, and the conclusion satisfying. If you enjoy a good YA mystery, with great characters, clean and not graphic, then pick up any of the Enola Holmes book, especially this one. The audiobook was once again narrated by Tamaryn Payne. This was an enjoyable book to listen to or read and I enjoyed both formats.

I love Enola Holmes. She's the much younger sister of Sherlock Holmes, and she works as a professional finder of people and things (although she seems to have plenty of access to money, so she certainly doesn't need to work). She's a delightful character, offering snarky perspectives consistent with the Holmes family's style, insights into how women were treated in her times, and some thrilling adventures. I'm a fan of historical fiction, and I appreciate the way Enola Holmes gives us a window into a different historical perspective that is not always centered (that of a young, privileged woman). This book is a solid addition to the series, sending Enola on another adventure with her sharp detective / finding skills, keen observation, and a sense of justice. If you liked the previous books in the series, this will be a guaranteed hit.

Thanks so much to the publisher and NetGalley for access to a digital copy of the audio book in exchange for my honest review. recommended for fans of historical fiction, girl detectives, and anyone looking for an immersive escape from our reality.

I have enjoyed Ebola Holmes mysteries. Great addition to the series. My favorite so far. So I’llld recommended to mystery lovers and those looking for something new.

Our young Enola Holmes is quiet effective as a perditorian, finder of lost persons and things, according to Enola herself. In fact, when I Googled the word, the Enola Holmes series is the first link! In fact, my search for an accurate definition reminded me that there is a Netflix movie, and I discovered that a second movie is coming this November, that features Enola Holmes, the much younger sister of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes. Her brothers may have been her guardians, but Enola is quite independent and can definitely take care of herself.

Along the way in her search for her missing mother, Enola finds herself searching for other things. And This includes solving murders when the case arises. Although her brother Sherlock is a true genius when it comes to sleuthing, Enola has her own talents. These talents were cultivated by her mother, thus leaving Enola skilled in the most remarkable of ways.

Currently, Enola is busy while living a most unusual lifestyle in London, finding people and things while continually sharpening her skills. She gets that very opportunity when she finds that her friend Lady Cecile Alistair might be confined against her will. Acting on what is proving to be finely honed instinct, Enola decides to see what is going on in Lady Cecily’s circumstances.

The previous books in the series had Enola doing her best to solve crimes on her own, but in this book she is paired along with her older brother Sherlock. In fact, this is one of the things about this eighth book in the series that would make it work as a standalone novel.

While this book and series is targeted towards a younger audience, I am loving it! In fact, last year I did an extensive series review of the first seven books. You can find that series review here.

Enola is a delightful character. Always a solid plot in each book, with excellent character development, this series what will no doubt appeal to both young and old.

Many thanks to Wednesday Books, Libro,fm and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Young Listeners for the audio version of this book. Everything I write is of my own feelings and opinions.
This was a fun fast pace adventure of a story! The author was able to capture my attenion and I was able to clearly visiualize what was happening. I really enjoyed listening to this book

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advance audiobook.

This book is a middle-grade/young adult book that's absolutely delightful. I wish that this series had been available when I was in that age group.

Enola Holmes lives up to her position as Sherlock Holmes's sister, but she does it with her own style and wit. I can't believe this was #8 in the series because I found it very entertaining, even though I haven't read the other seven.

I enjoyed the audiobook immensely--the narrator did an excellent job with the characters.

As expected with YA, when one is not in that age bracket, I had a few eye-rolling moments. But on the whole, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this.

Disclaimer: Snaps to the publisher and to NetGalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Synapsis: Our sassy, headstrong teenage sleuth, Enola Holmes, is practically all grown up! Where does the time go? She’s living independently in a boarding house of sorts with a bunch of likeminded women who refuse to bow down to the patriarchy—YA YA, sistas! This time around, she’s on a mission to rescue her good friend Lady Cecily, who’s on the run from her nefarious father/prison guard. It’s up to Enola to rescue her poor friend from a life of sadness and confinement.

What I liked: If you’re a fan of audiobooks, the narrator is top notch! Also, it’s just a little over four hours long—perfect for those long commutes. Also, the cover art is gorgeous!

Thoughts on the mystery: Actually…correct me if I’m wrong, but this isn’t really a mystery, is it? From what I gather, this is just a wild goose chase for a mentally ill girl who is trying to escape the clutches of her sinister father. I mean…I guess there was sort of mystery happening on the down low regarding the father’s side-hustle, but really this story is just one big chase scene across the streets of London. I couldn’t’ really get into it, mainly because Cecily wouldn’t let anyone help her. Also, I’m just pain exhausted.

Thoughts on the main character: Enola is everything a young girl should strive to be—and more. She’s bright, ambitious, headstrong and always up for a challenge. But here’s the thing: Enola—and so many other Victorian era characters crafted by modern day writers—is highly anachronistic. It’s nice to think that women back then so brazenly fought against the patriarchy, took their careers by the horns and championed social justice with the moxie of a 21st century feminist. But let’s be honest; aside from a few exceptions, this was not the norm. It also gives young readers a very skewed version of women’s history. I’ve seen this trope in so many other Victorian era mysteries and it’s rather annoying. I think these books would be more believable if these characters were plopped into Victorian London via a time machine. Otherwise, it’s kind of hard for me to buy any of this.

Pro tip: I read this out of sequence and quickly learned these books need to be read in chronological order. Do not attempt to read this as a standalone because you will get lost!

Fun trivia fact: Did you know that left-handed women were considered unhinged and untrustworthy back in the day? That’s just one fun fact I learned while reading about the ambidextrous Lady Cecily.

Overall: If you’re a fan of this series, this book is for you. Enola is just as quirky as ever and always two steps ahead of her famous brother. However, if you’re looking for a good whodunnit, you’ll be sorely disappointed in this installment.